#513086 Hex Color
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The hex code #513086 produces a dark, cool purple with moderate saturation and a subdued violet cast. Its serious, mysterious character suits luxury branding, spiritual projects, gaming interfaces, and moody backgrounds. Use it as a dominant dark base with pale lavender or warm cream accents. White text remains highly legible, with about a 9.9:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #513086
What is #513086 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #513086 is rgb(81, 48, 134), in HSL hsl(263, 47%, 36%) and in CMYK 40%, 64%, 0%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #513086?
#513086 pairs well with pale lavender, warm cream, and soft green-yellow accents; these lighter or contrasting tones balance its dark, cool purple base without losing its refined, mysterious mood in interfaces and brand palettes.
Does #513086 read as warm or cool?
#513086 reads as a cool, dark purple because its blue component is stronger than its red component, giving it a subdued violet cast. That cooler balance supports serious, mysterious designs and works best with pale, warm, or softly muted accents.
Is #513086 readable on white or black?
#513086 has a 9.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.11:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.